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INC-2026-0145

MEDIUMOpen

Reported by James Lee — Process Plant Operator

25 February 2026 at 08:45 amProcessing Plant — Level 1First Aid InjuryChemical ExposureDay Shift

Incident Description

Two operators reported skin irritation after contact with reagent solution. Standard PPE was worn but not chemical-rated gloves. SDS recommends nitrile gloves for this product.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • 1Workers decontaminated
  • 2Sent to site medical
  • 3Area isolated
  • 4Supervisor notified

Likelihood x Consequence Matrix

InsignificantMinorModerateMajorCatastrophic
Almost Certain
Likely
Possible
Unlikely
Rare

Likelihood

3 / 5 — Possible

Consequence

3 / 5 — Moderate

Risk Score

9/25

Failed / Breached Controls

Procedural Compliance

Standard procedure not fully followed

MEDIUM
Effectiveness
30%

Controls That Held

PPE Usage

All personnel wearing correct PPE

Effectiveness
100%

Supervision

Supervisor was present in the area

Effectiveness
75%

Priority Questions

  • What were the direct and contributing causes of this incident?
  • Were all relevant procedures followed by personnel involved?
  • Was there adequate supervision at the time of the incident?

Follow-Up Questions

  • Were there any similar incidents in the past that could have predicted this?
  • Were all personnel adequately trained for the task being performed?
  • Were environmental conditions a contributing factor?

Systemic Questions

  • Does this incident indicate a gap in the current risk management framework?
  • Are there systemic issues with procedure adherence in this area?
  • Would additional engineering controls reduce the likelihood of recurrence?
08:30 am

Pre-start meeting completed

08:45 am

Incident occurred

08:50 am

Incident reported to supervisor

08:55 am

Area secured and barricaded

09:05 am

HSE team notified and on-scene

09:30 am

Initial investigation commenced

09:45 am

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

25 February 2026 at 08:45 am

Location

Processing Plant — Level 1

Type & Category

First Aid Injury

Chemical Exposure

Severity
Medium
Status
Open
Shift

Day Shift

Reported By

James Lee — Process Plant Operator

  • Operator 1 — James Lee
  • Operator 2 — Ryan Cooper
IndoorVentilation operational
Reagent Handling Equipment

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